An electric bus caught fire in Paphos at the Tombs of the Kings parking lot

Early on the morning of November 6, around 01:08, an electric bus caught fire at the parking lot near the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus. Two fire trucks from the Paphos Fire Station arrived on the scene; the fire was contained at 01:08.

According to eyewitnesses and video footage, the fire started in the motor compartment of the electric bus. The motor compartment suffered significant damage from the fire and high temperature.

The Electromechanical Service was called to the scene; preliminary assessment suggests that the fire may have been caused by an electrical malfunction. No other casualties or damaged objects are mentioned in the report.

For residents and passengers, this may mean temporary changes in bus park operations and the need to inspect the technical condition of electric transport — relevant services are conducting an investigation and inspection of the damaged vehicle. Further official conclusions and inspection results will be announced after the competent authorities complete their work.